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title: "Programme Language Package"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE"
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# Programme Language Package

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c7a631b-98a6-43ab-96aa-2833138269ac

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire is seeking suppliers for a Programme Language Package. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage. The tender is classified under the industry category of Database and operating software package. The closing date for engagement activities is set for August 1st, 2023. The University is located in Preston, North West England.

This tender presents an opportunity for software development companies specialising in operating software packages to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to participate. The University of Central Lancashire aims to enter into a three-year contract with the selected supplier. The procurement method involves awarding following a call for Expressions of Interest.

## Notice

An ability to allow users to use and save user defined machine code to perform computational analysis In built suite of pre-defined functions to perform numerical and operational tasks An ability for a user to write their own functions to perform well defined tasks Graphical outputs, editable and saveable for use with publishing Systems modelling using defined graphical function blocks including mathematics, operations, control and visualisation tasks Collections of physics based function blocks representing pre defined systems, such as electrical machines, power systems, electronic systems, heat systems etc In-built tutorials for users to conduct self paced learning on subjects relevant to engineering Industry recognised certification for completion of short tutorial based courses Ability to operate software in the cloud and remove need for an installed copy specific to a pc Assistance to tutors to create tutorial and assessment problems for learners to access and receive feedback Learners must have access to their own licensed version for free download to their own pc in addition to use of campus PCs serviced by LIS Allow interaction with CAD software such as Solidworks and ANSYS to provide iterative computational solutions, expanding the capability of CAD An ability to interface with external hardware and instruments to allow real world data collection and device control An ability to interface with external hardware and instruments to allow real world data analysis and device control Compatability with MATLAB or translator from legacy MATLAB code

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5eb3913-dc7d-4068-9bd5-76261638c0f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Award following a call for Expressions of Interest |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,794 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,794 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE MATHWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48600000 - Database and operating software package

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2023 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5eb3913-dc7d-4068-9bd5-76261638c0f6
- 21 Jul 2023 at 08:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/056f85e5-5536-433b-ae62-305f3bff8e85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5eb3913-dc7d-4068-9bd5-76261638c0f6
  17th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/056f85e5-5536-433b-ae62-305f3bff8e85
  21st July 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uclan.ac.uk

## Provenance

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